IN THIS ISSUE SUMMER 2017
Serving the tree fruit, grape and wine industries of British Columbia, Canada
Published quarterly by OMedia Communications
Publisher and Editor Bryden Winsby
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Horticultural Adviser and Contributing Editor
Peter Waterman
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Judie Steeves
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On The Cover
Grayson Riordan with an award-winning product from The Hatch winery, where eccentricity is the hallmark of marketing efforts. See page 7.
- Judie Steeves photo
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TREE FRUIT ACREAGE INCREASING
Orchard renovation, rather than removal, now more likely as downward trend reversed, according to census, which says vineyard total is also up.
POLLINATING WITH PRECISION
WSU scientist found that mechanical method results in a higher fruit set than occurred with natural pollination.
SILENT BIRD-SCARE TACTIC TESTED
Laser device might prove to be effective without bothering livestock or the neighbours.
DECISION TIME FOR PRUNING
Spur or cane? It’s always a gamble to second- guess the number of buds and clusters to retain after a late spring.
regulars UP FRONT
MARKETWATCH FREDSTEELE
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WINEMAKER’S BOOKSHELF 28 PRUNINGS
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